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There’s a shady effort underway to roll back marijuana legalization, and it’s not coming from local concerned citizens. Instead, out-of-state “dark money” groups are pouring millions into Massachusetts, Maine, and Arizona to undo the progress voters have already approved. These organizations operate in the shadows, refusing to name their donors while they bankroll aggressive campaigns to strip away cannabis rights.
The tactics being used are just as questionable as the funding. These groups are hiring professional signature gatherers to intentionally confuse the public; in Massachusetts, nearly 50% of signers later reported they were misled about what they were actually supporting. In Maine, the situation got so bad that the Secretary of State had to remind the public that, unfortunately, canvassers are legally allowed to lie to get a signature. It’s a deceptive, well-funded attempt to silence the will of the voters through manipulation. Read the full story.
Referenced article written by NORML Staff. Published on February 3, 2026 by NORML.
